Sanitation Certification Practice Test

What do immersion probes specifically measure?

1. Temperature of solid foods

2. Temperature of liquids

3. Temperature of air in cooking equipment

4. Surface temperature of frying equipment

The correct answer is: Temperature of liquids

Immersion probes are specifically designed to measure the temperature of liquids, which is crucial in various sanitation practices, especially in cooking and food safety. These probes can be submerged directly into a liquid to provide accurate readings, ensuring that foods are cooked to safe temperatures to prevent foodborne illnesses and to help maintain quality. This capability is particularly valuable in scenarios such as frying, boiling, or when monitoring the temperature of sauces, soups, and other liquid foods, where precise temperature control is necessary for safe food preparation. Immersion probes are not suitable for measuring the temperature of solid foods, air, or the surface temperature of equipment, as those require different types of sensors to obtain accurate readings.